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Biedermeier Furniture

Biedermeier Style

The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.

Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.

There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.

“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.

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Style: Biedermeier
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

A fine 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable or breakfast table. Having 4 legs and a platform base in ebonized wood . The top and the single draw...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Burl Walnut Specimen Occasional Table
Located in Montreal, QC
An rare and elegant Biedermeier round table with stunning specimen top of numerous exotic woods inlaid in spiral leaf design surrounded by a band of diamond- shaped specimens all se...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four Biedermeier chairs, Switzerland, 1820-1830, walnut veneer. Beautiful back with a “Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good ...
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1820s Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Large Biedermeier-Style Wardrobe in Ash and Cherry, Dated 1884
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice with accentuated pediment and ebonised segmental elements is inscribed: Elise Freu...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Cherry

A Pair of Biedermeier Portraits, c.1840
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Biedermeier portraits, circa 1840. Professionally restored in the 1960s. canvas: 20 ¾ by 24 ½ inches frame: 25 ½ by 29 ¼ inches Found together with the portrait of ...
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1840s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With tall scrolled sides with turned rails, upholstered seat raised on curule form legs.
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

Swedish Biedermeier Style Black and Gold Star Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Century) black lacquered bench with side arms and black upholstered seat with gold star design. Condition consistent with the age of piece
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20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Style Ebonized Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian (possibly Secessionist) (19/20th Century) ebonized oval center table with 4 fluted column legs and glass top and stretcher.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Glass

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, ebonized Fruitwood, and ormolu butler's desk/commode. The eight drawer chest is raised by square f...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier chest with ebonized details. Featuring a gorgeous, polished finish. Lovely! Circa 1840. 36.5w x 20d x 31.5h
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Salon Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven” Empire and Biedermeiermöbel“ by Renate Müller 1995 p. 132. (G-Sam-2).  
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Maple, Pine

Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers / cabinet from the end of the 19th century. Bidermeier style Dimensions: Height 152 cm / width 79 cm / depth 56 cm.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.
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1810s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs with Ink Painting, Walnut, South German, 1830s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830. Walnut veneered and solid wood. Maple veneer inlay in the backrest with big original Ink painting...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint

Biedermeier Period 1840s Austrian Walnut Guéridon with Star Inlay and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the mid-19th century, with star inlay and scrolling foliage. Crafted in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th centur...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut davenport table with bronze trim on pedestal base sides connected with a stretcher.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony

Vanity Desk, probably Austria, circa 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with floral ornaments and pilaster as well as columns at the front with ebonized bases and capitals. The doors are opened via a pressure mec...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Center table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Center or coffe table from Northern Europe, circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation. dimensions: height 66 cm length 110 cm depth 82 cm
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straightlined Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet in cherry wood veneer from southern Germany around 1820. * Blonde book-matched cherry wood veneered on softwood. * Th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry veneered with fillings in walnut and ebony. Beautifully straightened design with original fittings in brass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Biedermeier Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical / early Biedermeier side chairs from Vienna, Austria, circa 1820. Mahogany solid wood with ebony inlays. Hand polished with shellac (french polished. Newly uph...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Mahogany

19th C Austrian Biedermeier Mirror w/Original Glass & Walnut Veneer, 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Austria features it's original glass mirror and walnut veneer surround. The design is simple and ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Writing walnut armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood
By Classic
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z70 Elegant walnut writing armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood on the armrests. Upholstery is new and the fabric3500is inspired to relax beach seats ...
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1770s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Vitrine Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized vitrine or bookcase cabinets.
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1856
Located in Vienna, AT
Two silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered stand with a curved and pointed edge, embossed and chased rose decoration on the shaft, base and bulge rings, slightly flared vase-shaped spouts with flower-shaped top view. Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1856 Master's stamp: 'AW' - Adolf Weiss...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with drawers from the 19th century. This antique desk from Sweden, with it's beautiful birch wood grain veneer and decorative inlays, houses...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a captivating pair of Biedermeier Chairs originating from South Germany in 1820. Crafted from beautiful cherry wood, these chairs exude timeless elegance. Adorned with a ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of finest Meissen Porcelain Figures: 'HARLEKIN & COLUMBINE' Dancing couple depicting the figures of the Harlequin and the Columbine: Dancer balancing on her toes in an elaborate crinoline dress with a plunging neckline, her hair artfully pinned up with floral decorations, her outstretched arms pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner, the latter dressed in colourfully patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, He is dressed in colourful, patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, which he presses against his chest with his left hand, and a black cap that reaches down over his eyes like a mask, the batte on his hip, nestling against the dancer's side and burying his right arm around her hips in the ruffles of her dress and suggesting a kiss with his mouth open. The group is supported by a pedestal beneath the dancer's skirt and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century Year's sign 1977 Model nr. 73306 (D 287) / Former's nr. 123 'ESTRELLA' Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin while making a defensive gesture with her left hand - feigning horror at the stormy courtship of her gallant Eusebius. She is wearing a crinoline dress decorated with flowers and a bonnet. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Model nr. D 285 / Former's nr. 48 / Painter's nr. 15 'CHIARINA' Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, raising her right leg slightly forwards with her foot stretched downwards, leaning her head to the right and elegantly bringing both arms to her left side, flowers in her hands. She is wearing an elaborate crinoline dress with a flowered top and a bonnet, with a mask, fan and flowers scattered on the floor. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.43 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Modellnr. D 286 / Former's nr. 51 / Painter's nr. 12 'EUSEBIUS' Dancer in a wide lunge, his upper body turned to the right with his arm stretched backwards, holding his left hand to his heart and adoring his beloved Chiarina. He wears his hair parted in curls, his costume in the style of a dandy with chequered trousers, a tight-fitting blue tailcoat with a flower pinned to the lapel, top hat, mask and riding crop at his feet. The figure is supported by a rock and rests...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

Continental Landscape of Pastoral Mill Scene
Located in Queens, NY
Continental landscape oil painting of a pastoral mill scene in a carved gilt wood frame
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20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Sofa, New Upholstery, Rattan Strings, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. New upholstery. Source: Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Walnut, Original Rattan Strings Professional...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Biedermeier style sewing table Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Ash roots on solid pinewood. (G-Gm-122).
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Ash, Pine

Biedermeier Armchair, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning Biedermeier armchair, exuding timeless elegance and originating from southern Germany around 1820. This exquisite armchair bo...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest MINT
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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Olive

Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate oval-shaped bronze mounts. This chest is a beautiful example of the late Biedermeier f...
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1840s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal

Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic Indian Palisander on solid Wood. Architecturally arranged front. Highly rectangular body on log feet, with seven drawers of different sizes. The base drawer is curved, flanked...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Late Biedermeier Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Cabinet with concave curved front and lateral three-quarter-columns with leaf capitals and profiled bases. One-drawer and one-door under the profiled top panel. Mahogany, solid and v...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

20th Century Biedermeier Style Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate secretaire in Biedermeier style. Maple root on solid pinewood. Interior, blackened full-columns, plastic shown in squared form. (L-Sam-41).
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Maple, Pine

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table, 1820-1825, South Germany Cherry wood ,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central Europe b...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece This antique Biedermeier vanity table has one drawer and an oval swing mirror with a silk upholstered back. The mi...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry
Located in Münster, DE
Demi Lune console table / salon table Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original oilcloth / fabric overlay, folds up to form a round sal...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cane, Cherry

China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago. Simpl...
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1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Palisander

Fine Biedermeier Demilune Console
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier demilune console. Cherrywood with fine pen work details and ebonized fruitwood details.
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Ebony

Antique Biedermeier Commode/Chest of Drawers, 35"H
Located in Oakwood, GA
Antique Biedermeier Commode/Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood Lovely Early 19th Century Chest of drawers/Commode Cherrywood and Ebonized case 3 large dovetailed drawers Brass knobs and es...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard in Ash Very High
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Biedermeier corner cupboard in ash. 2 large double doors behind each 2 shelves. As can be seen in the pictures there are old worm extinguishe...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

Tiny Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cupboard, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier linen cupboard Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 178 x 97 x 40 cm Description: Small cabinet from the early Biedermeier perio...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Mahogany Veneer, circa 1845-1850
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid pinewood. High-right body on padfoot feet. In the articulated front four drawers of different sizes. Straight writing plate with a medaillion-shaped depression. Beh...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest, c. Early 19th Century, offers a striking example of rustic simplicity with its raw, unfinished pine. The piece has clear...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Austrian veneered columns with lion's paw Biedermeier circa1840s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Austrian columns veneered in blond mahogany and ebonized wood and decorated with lion's paw. Black marble top. Biedermeier Era circa 1840. Origin Austria. Dimensions...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Biedermeier Period Neoclassical Walnut Mirror Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding Biedermeier period walnut mirror of impressive scale from Austria circa 1820. The unique pagoda shaped crown surmounts an interior arch enclosing a raised four lobe me...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Fruitwood, Mirror

Architectural Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very rare and elegant Biedermeier cabinet of architectural form. Very simple in design with a fantastic and warm burr-ash veneer, accentuated with ebonized thread inlay, discs and ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Fruitwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, exemplifies the elegance and timeless appeal of Viennese craftsmanship. Biedermeier...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Thread Table, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic thread table from the end of the 19th century. Dimensions: height 78 cm / width 48 cm / depth. 36 cm Very good condition.
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.

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